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    PRESS RELEASE

    Contact Person: Peter Ara Guekguezian
    Phone: 1-559-224-1000
    October 15, 2004

    PRIME MINISTER VISITS CENTRAL VALLEY, BAY AREA

    Fresh from elections that observers applauded as one
    of the best in the region, Artsakh Prime Minister
    Anoushavan Danielian paid his first visit to the
    Diaspora in the Central Valley of California on
    October 8th and 9th. The Fresno-based Armenian
    Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) and its Executive
    Director Varoujan Der Simonian had the privilege of
    arranging his itinerary and accompanied him and his
    entourage, which included the Artsakh representative
    in Washington, D.C., Vardan Barsegian, and three
    representatives for Armenia Fund in Los Angeles, for
    the two days that he was in and around Fresno.

    Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister attended a
    private welcoming reception at the house of Dr. & Mrs.
    Hagop Tookoian, ATG Treasurer. In addition to many
    well-respected members of the Armenian community,
    representatives from the offices of Congressman George
    Radanovich, Senator Diane Feinstein, and State Senator
    Chuck Poochigian were present at the reception. Both
    Congressman Radanovich and Senator Barbara Boxer
    presented letters of welcoming and congratulations to
    the Prime Minister. Congressman Radanovich welcomed
    him to the Central Valley and both its "agriculture
    bounty" and thriving Armenian community; Senator Boxer
    expressed her appreciation for his presence here, as
    well as his ongoing work in Karabagh.

    The Prime Minister also was interviewed on the
    'Armenia Radio Hour' that night. He expressed his
    interest in visiting the San Joaquin Valley to learn
    more about Armenian accomplishments in agribusiness.
    He also talked about the current situation in
    Karabagh, as well as the upcoming 'Armenia Telethon'.

    On Saturday, he visited the Masis Ararat Cemetery, the
    only Armenian cemetery in America, to visit and lay
    flowers at the graves of Soghomon Tehlirian, an
    Armenian hero and avenger of the Genocide, and William
    Saroyan, the most prominent writer of the
    Armenian-American community. He then visited the
    following local, Armenian-owned businesses with Der
    Simonian and ATG President Sarkis Sarabian: OK
    Produce, Baloian Packing, Mid Valley Packing, National
    Raisin Company, Sarabian Farms, and Hye Cuisine. The
    Bedrosian family, owners of National Raisin Company,
    hosted him for a hospitable lunch. He and his
    entourage witnessed the stories of many
    Armenian-Americans who, despite their successes here,
    have never forgotten their homeland.

    The Prime Minister and his entourage left for San
    Francisco on Saturday night. Mr. Khajag Sarkisian, a
    leader in the Armenian community, organized and led
    the Bay Area leg of the trip; thanks to his tireless
    efforts, the Prime Minister's visit to Northern
    California was successful. Upon arriving, the Prime
    Minister visited St. John's Armenian Church for a
    public forum. In the morning he attended services at
    St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. After the
    social hour there, he attended several private
    meetings. At night, he had a dinner and business forum
    with several business representatives and members of
    the Armenian community. He then left for Los Angeles
    to continue his visit with the Diaspora in America,
    enthusiastic and thankful for the support of his
    fellow Armenians in the Bay Area and the Central
    Valley.

    Attached please find the letters from Congressman
    George Radanovich and Senator Barbara Boxer. For
    photographs relating to this article, please go to the
    ATG website at www.atgusa.org, or call ATG at
    1-559-224-1000.

    Shad shnorhagal em,
    Peter Ara Guekguezian
    Armenian Technology Group, Inc.
    Administrative Assistant



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    Varoujan Der Simonian, Executive Director
    Armenian Technology Group, Inc.
    1322 East Shaw Ave., Suite 255
    Fresno CA 93710-7904 US
    1.559.224.1000 Fax 1.559.224.1002
    [email protected]
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